Investors love big dividends, but there can be too much of a good thing: Some companies can’t afford it.
The case for keeping energy stocks in your portfolio
CNBC’s Sharon Epperson interviews portfolio managers John Maloney, David Pearl and Nick Galluccio about energy stocks.
Investors enjoying a steady diet of smart beta as inflows hit $10B in 12 months
Smart beta is one of the fastest growing investment strategies, as inflows hit $10 billion in the last 12 months.
So you got a big tax refund? Here are the 6 best ways to spend that IRS check
Many Americans come to regret how they spend their tax refund each year. CNBC weighs in on how best to divvy it up.
If you’re not worried about retiring comfortably, you should be
Millions of Americans delay retirement planning. Not knowing provides false comfort that we can still make it out OK.
Risk tolerance is a blind spot for today’s ‘accidental’ investors
Thanks to the rise of 401(k) plans, investors are saving for retirement, placing added emphasis on risk as well as gains.
Looking for a new career? Here are the top 10 hottest jobs in today’s economy
STEM-related careers and wages are growing quickly, but not all of the top 10 jobs for 2016 require advanced education.
Here are some bullish portfolio managers’ biggest bets
CNBC met with 3 high-level portfolio managers for some insight on opportunities in the months ahead.
Kissing Uncle Sam good-bye? The hidden tax costs of renouncing US citizenship
Expats considering giving up US citizenship to avoid double taxation should be aware of the potential tax costs.
Top 20 non-US portfolio managers favor stocks, emerging markets
CNBC.com and Citywire rank the top 20 non-US portfolio managers, vetted from 10,000 managers in 41 countries.
What is a retirement? Older Americans just keep on working
More than a third of people age 50 to 64 plan to work after retiring. Of those, 44 percent intend to enter new fields.
Has your broker landed on FINRA’s ‘bad guys’ list?
In a spate of disciplinary actions, FINRA sanctioned brokers for penny stock trades and churn, among other violations.
Prince or pauper, young or old, here’s why you still need a will
Most Americans don’t have a will, but drawing one up is vital to avoid intestacy, ensure legacies and protect children.
Impact investing is all about putting your money where your values are
Socially responsible investing has evolved from screening of investments to including so-called impact investments.
Using a free online retirement savings calculator? Proceed with caution!
It’s natural to turn to the internet for free retirement-planning tools, but finding a good one may not be clear-cut.
Top 20 US portfolio managers: Relative performance trumps highest returns
CNBC.com and Citywire rank the top 20 portfolio managers over three years, vetted from 3,700 eligible professionals.
Against the odds: 10 steps to take after you win that $415 Powerball jackpot
Won Powerball? Here are 10 tongue-in-cheek suggestions for what to do after meeting with a financial planner.
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